Description
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa & Coconut Rice is a vibrant dish that combines tender grilled salmon with a sweet and tangy mango salsa, complemented by creamy coconut rice. This recipe is easy to prepare, visually appealing, and packed with flavor, offering a balanced and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley), for garnish (optional)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Let the rice sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Dice the mango, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño (if using).
- In a bowl, combine the diced mango, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the salmon marinade.
- Marinate the salmon fillets for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove salmon from marinade and place skin-side down on the grill.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until flaky.
- Serve coconut rice topped with grilled salmon.
- Spoon mango salsa over the salmon.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Season generously for enhanced taste.
- Monitor salmon closely to avoid overcooking.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra spice.
- Leftover coconut rice can be used in other dishes.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (estimated)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: N/A